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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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